...I firmly believe that there is no such thing as being or not being a “math person”—anyone can master even the most esoteric topics with a teacher who can adapt to how he or she learns and the particular difficulties he or she is having. I don’t like teaching math as a set of steps or a bunch of ... (read more)
...I believe that with the right strategy, you too can make strides in your French level. I earned my B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and Applied Math from Brown University and have 7+ years of tutoring experience. Mastering physics has been a key part of my personal success in education and in my career. (read more)
...I have tutored high school, undergraduate, and graduate students in organic chemistry, general chemistry, biochemistry, and biology. I have a teaching certificate from the Sheridan Center of Brown University. Each student is different, and I can adjust my tutoring methods based on the needs of the student.I am a chemistry professor at Wheaton College. (read more)
...I generally use the students' current knowledge and ask probing questions to get them to teach themselves the material and bring in experiences to facilitate learning (I find this Socratic method works best for retention), but, when needed, will lecture. I have been tutoring all high school and ... (read more)
...I feel it is critical to understand why something is and not just how to go through the motions to get the correct answer. It is my belief that once students understand why they are doing something, they will be able to think in a more critical manner for future problems having similar characteristics. I hold both a master's and a bachelor's degree in economics. (read more)